No Images? Click here Creating a summer routineSummer has finally arrived! Hopefully that means some sunshine and warmth, but it definitely brings a break from school and more time together with our children. But it could also be an opportunity to include some intentional time with God as a family. Just something small that becomes a chance each day or in the week to make God a regular part of your family time in the summer, even when you’re on holiday! “There is a time for everything and a season Ecclesiastes 3:1 Ideas this monthPrompt Talking Faith Keep an eye on social media for upcoming interviews with Ali and Gareth from Rend Collective, Andy Frost, Chip Kendall and more. Involve others It also provides a great game of trying to find things that work as single words, or that you can put together to create a new object. “I’ve got a tooth, I’ve got a brush … yeah, toothbrush!” Your kids will love it! So maybe part of your routine this summer could be listening to some worship music each day – why not start with the Toothbrush Song? ReflectionIt can feel a little overwhelming sometimes to be faced with six weeks of what feels like a distinct lack of routine. Some of you perhaps love the break from the school run, but finding things to occupy the time can be quite a challenge. But maybe we can take this season as an opportunity to create a unique summer routine. This could include going out for a walk each day, reading a story together or playing a game. It might be having lunch or breakfast together at a particular time. But it could also be an opportunity to include some intentional time with God as a family. Is there one small slot in a week you can read the Bible together? Maybe you can pray before heading off on a new adventure? And we don’t need to feel guilty if it doesn’t happen regularly, but having a new routine and being intentional about creating a bit of time to invest in our children’s journey of faith is a fantastic opportunity – why not try it and see? Take a look at the ideas above to get you started. We hope you and your family enjoy the weather, the holidays and most of all – time together. Becky and the Kitchen Table Project team Please send us your stories of inspiring faith at home – good and bad – we know it’s a rollercoaster! We’d love to include them in our emails and on the blog. Care for the Family - a Christian response to a world of need. We've updated our Privacy Notice. If you'd like to learn more click here. |